Agenda Profile: Annely Akkermann
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (117 SE)
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker backs the government's stance on rejecting the amendments to the Income Tax Act. He clearly articulates the official position of the Finance Committee, which recommends dismissing the draft bill, referencing the government's lack of support.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates a strong grasp of tax policy and parliamentary procedure matters. Works with precise numerical data (32–50 cents per kilometer, 345–435 euros per month) and is highly familiar with the commission's organization of work and procedural processes.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone utilized is formal, fact-based, and neutral. The communication is structured and procedure-centric, focusing on the description of procedural steps, devoid of emotional or personal assessments. The presentation style is concise and specific.
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Activity Patterns
He/She actively performs the role of representative on the Steering Committee and regularly participates in the work of the Finance Committee. The text refers to a specific date (September 19) and the practice of simultaneously addressing multiple draft laws, which demonstrates a systematic approach to the work.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient Data
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Collaboration Style
It emphasizes consensus decision-making on procedural matters but also records the results of votes where opinions were divided. It works in cooperation with experts from the Ministry of Finance, involving specialists in the commission's work.
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Regional Focus
Data insufficiency
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Economic Views
Supports a more conservative approach to raising the compensation rates for the use of a private vehicle, in line with the government's position that these changes are unnecessary. It adheres to the principles of fiscal discipline.
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Social Issues
Data insufficiency
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Legislative Focus
It focuses on amendments to the Income Tax Act, particularly the regulation concerning compensation for the use of a private passenger vehicle. It fulfills the role of coordinating the processing of draft legislation, recommending the rejection of several similar bills on behalf of the Finance Committee.
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